Nowadays there is a new tendency called Superfoods, but do you now about superfoods? Do you know what the meaning of Superfoods is? Well, Peru has a large variety of superfoods and they are 100 % natural food, can be fruits, seeds, roots and herbs; all the superfoods have special nutrients that help to improve your organism because they have a high content of vitamin and minerals.

There are super foods in all over the word, but several of them are unique and originating in Peru. How well do you know Peruvian Superfoods? We will mention some of them and their benefits, we are sure that it will perfect to become part of your daily food.

Golden berry

Also known Incan Berries and are harvested on the Andes mountains, they have more iron than spinach, more fiber than prunes and more potassium than bananas; some of their benefits are:

• Rich in antioxidants
• Help in reducing inflammation.
• Golden berry is diuretic
• Golden berry is considered as a natural tranquilizer

How you can use dried golden berry?

You can use dried golden berries as a snack; also they are perfect to use in fine chocolate, salads, bakery and pastries.

Cacao

Is a species native from America and Peru is one of the principal places originating of cacao; was cultivated by the Incas and called “the food of the gods.” Peru has 60 % of cacao variety in all over the world and some of their wonderful benefits are:

• Full of Magnesium for a Healthy Heart & Brain
• High content of Calcium
• A Natural Mood Elevator
• Anti-Depressant
• Rich in B, A, C and E vitamins.

How you can use?

This super food can use as a cacao nib in your coffee, salad, pastry and cakes or be mixed directly into yogurt and smoothies.

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